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SAUSD Common Core First Grade Unit of Study
Student Learning Journal
Exploring Our World
Lesson 1
Repeat *
Africa- Yey-ah! Antarctica
Asia- Yey-ah! Australia
Europe- Yey-ah!
North America, South AmericaYey-ah! Yey-ah! Yey-ah! Yey-ah!
*There are seven continents in this world
In this world
There are seven continents in this world
In this world
In this world, in this world (2 times)
Yey-ah!, Yey-ah! Yay-ah!
Yey-ah!, Yey-ah! Yey-ah! Yey-ah!
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Songs of Higher Learning – www.songsofhigherlearning.com
Repeat **
Repeat*
The Pacific Ocean- Yey-ah!
The Atlantic Ocean- Yey-ah!
The Indian Ocean- Yey-ah!
The Arctic Ocean-Yey-ah!
** There are four major oceans in this world
In this world
There are four major oceans in this world
In this world
Continents and Ocean Song
Continents and oceans,
Know your geography.
You can use both maps and globes,
And you can sing as good as me!
Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean,
Atlantic Ocean, too.
Way up top, so very cold,
The Arctic Ocean blue.
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Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean,
Atlantic Ocean, too.
Way up top, so very cold,
The Arctic Ocean blue.
Continents and oceans,
How many do you know?
Sing the oceans, if you can,
As round the globe I go!
Taken from HSS Scott-Foresmen http://www.ca-hss.com/sf/client/login/login.html
(Wonderful! Now just the oceans!)
North America, South America,
Europe, Asia, and Africa,
Don’t forget Australia,
or chilly Antarctica!
(That was very good! Now let’s sing the all
continents together- One more time!)
North America, South America,
Europe, Asia, and Africa,
Don’t forget Australia,
or chilly Antarctica!
Continents and oceans,
Can you name them all?
Sing the continents now with me,
As over the map I crawl!
Continents and Oceans
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Draw a picture of the world.
Lesson 2
My town is on a map, yes sir-ee.
My state is on a map, can’t you see?
My country’s on a map,
And the world, it’s a snap!
They’re all on a map, yes sir-ee!
I am on a map, yes I am!
I am on a map, yes I am!
In my room or at my school,
I think it’s really cool,
That I am on a map, yes I am.
Me on the Map!
(Sung to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
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Lesson 2
Today I learned
What I Learned Today.
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One thing I know about maps and globes is that
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One similarity between a model and a picture is
One difference between a model and a picture is
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Lesson 5
Map Legend
Route
What I know about map legends and routes.
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Lesson 7
How did Captain Bill Pinkney prepare
for his journey?
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Lesson 8
North
America
To start with
Next
with
Africa
Then
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Australia
After that,
What four continents did Captain Bill Pinkney travel to?
Lesson 8
Learn, learn, learn about
Boats and many tools
Radios, radar, geography,
weather.
Sail around the world.
Sail, Sail, Sail your boat
Oceans, wide to cross
Make a commitmenta powerful promise
Sail around the world.
By H. Nolan
(Tune: Row, Row, Row, Your Boat)
Captain Bill
Pinkney’s Journey
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Cross, Cross, cross the line
“Equator” it is called
Rolling, pitching waves are strong
Sail around the world
Work, work, work yourself
Study charts and maps
Route your way to continents
Sail around the world.
Lesson 9
We are going on a trip
We can travel on a ship
We can travel on a plane
Car or bus or metro train
1, 2, pack your shoes
3, 4, bring a little more
5, 6, take some pix
7, 8, don’t be late
9, 10, we’ll go again
By Nikki Reich
Journeys Army Marching Chant
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North America
Lesson 9
These are the Rocky Mountains.
These are the Mayan ruins.
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Interesting Facts
North America is the third largest continent in the world. Mt. McKinley, in Alaska, is the tallest point on the continent.
One of the oldest civilizations began in North America. Many people visit the ruins of this empire every year.
Animals
There are many different kinds of animals in North America. Beavers, bears, and moose live in the forests. Coyotes,
rattlesnakes, and scorpions live in the deserts. Mountain lions, bears, and wolves live in the mountains.
Natural Features
North America has forests, mountains, and deserts. The Great Lakes make up the largest body of fresh water on Earth.
The Grand Canyon was formed by rushing water. It is 277 miles long and 6,000 feet deep! The Rocky Mountains are the
largest chain of mountains in North America. They are 3,000 miles long. That is the distance from California to Maine.
Location
We live in North America. It is in the northern hemisphere, which means it is north of the
Equator. The Pacific Ocean is on the west. The Atlantic Ocean is on the east. To the north is the
Arctic Ocean.
beaver
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Lesson 10
anaconda
Angel Falls –
the largest waterfall
in the world.
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Interesting Facts
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The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world. There are over 16,000 different kinds of animals living
there.
llama
Animals
Jaguar, anaconda, and monkeys can be found in the rain forests. Llamas live in the Andes Mountains. In the far south,
you will find penguins and fur seals.
Natural Features
South America has some amazing natural features. The Amazon is the second longest river in the world. It is 4,132
miles long. South America also has the largest waterfall in the world. It is called Angel Falls. In addition, Atacama is the driest
desert in the world.
Location
South America is surrounded by water. The Pacific Ocean is on the west. The Atlantic Ocean is on the east. South
America is in the southern hemisphere. That means it is south of the Equator.
South America
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Africa
Lesson 11
This is an African savanna.
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Interesting Facts
Savannas cover almost half of Africa. People have lived in Africa longer than any place else. Lake Malawi in Africa has
over 500 kinds of fish in it. That is more than any other lake in the world.
Animals
Gorillas, chimpanzees, birds, and snakes live in the rain forest. Giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and elephants
live on large grassy areas called savannas. Camels and African elephants live in the desert.
Natural Features
Africa has many important natural features. The Nile River is the longest river in the world. The hottest desert in the
world, the Sahara Desert, is here.
Location
Africa is the second largest continent. It is located on the Equator. Half of this
continent is in the northern hemisphere and half is in the southern hemisphere. Oceans
surround most of Africa. The Atlantic Ocean is on the west. The Indian Ocean is on the
southeast.
cheetah
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Australia
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Interesting Facts
Australia has a famous coral reef called the Great Barrier Reef. It is so big it can
be seen from outer space. Believe it or not, there are more sheep in Australia than people.
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This is the Great Barrier Reef.
Animals
One million animal species live in Australia. Many of these animals cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Echidna and platypus are mammals, but they lay eggs. Kangaroos and koalas carry their babies in a pouch. The kookaburra is
a bird that is famous for its silly laughing sound. There are large sheep and cattle ranches in the Outback.
platypus
Natural Features
About two-thirds of Australia is desert. This region is called the Outback. It is very hot and dry. Not many people live
there. Australia also has a tropical rain forest near the Equator. It has a famous coral reef, called the Great Barrier Reef. It is
located on the northeast coast of Australia.
Location
Is Australia an island? Is Australia a country? Is Australia a continent? It's all three!
Australia is the smallest continent on Earth. It is made up of only one country. It is in the
southern hemisphere. Australia is called "the Land Down Under" because it is completely
below the equator.
echidna
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Lesson 13
Bengal tiger
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This is the Great Wall of
China.
Interesting Facts
Africa is the only place where you can see tigers in the wild. It also has a huge wall called the “Great Wall” in China.
Animals
There are many different animals in Asia. Pandas live in mountain forests where bamboo grows. Bengal tigers, Komodo
dragons, camels and Indian elephants are other animals unique to Asia.
Natural Features
Asia has many natural features. It has the largest mountain range in the world. The mountains are called the Himalayas. It
also has the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest. The lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea, is also here. The deserts in Asia are
interesting because they are mostly cold deserts. Close to the Equator are small rainforests.
Location
Asia is the largest continent. It is in the Northern Hemisphere. The Pacific
Ocean is on the east. The Arctic Ocean is on the North.
Asia
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Lesson 14
hedgehog
A castle in Germany.
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Interesting Facts
Europe has the largest and smallest countries in the world. Russia is the largest country in the world. The smallest
country in the world is Vatican City. Big Ben is one of the largest chiming clocks in the world. The Eiffel Tower is located in
Paris. There are many castles in Europe. In fact, many queens and kings still live in these castles.
Animals
Some animals found in Europe are badgers, hedgehogs, and wild boar. Reindeer and artic foxes can be found in the north.
Natural Features
Europe has forests, grasslands, tundra, and mountains. There are no deserts in Europe. Glaciers, great bodies of ice,
cover part of the far north and are on high mountain peaks. Europe is made of many peninsulas. These are pieces of land that
have water on three sides.
Location
Europe is the second smallest continent. It is in the northern hemisphere. Europe is
connected to Asia. Mountains divide Europe from Asia. The Arctic Ocean is on the north
side of Europe. The Atlantic Ocean is on the west side.
Europe
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Lesson 15
penguin
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Interesting Facts
Antarctica is the highest, driest, windiest, emptiest, coldest place on Earth. It almost doubles in size every winter as the
water around it freezes.
Animals
Only a few plants and animals can survive in Antarctica. Penguins and fur seals can live there. They must find their food
in the ocean. Whales and a few types of fish live in the ocean around Antarctica. These fish have a special antifreeze substance
in their bodies so they don’t freeze.
Blue Whale
Natural Features
Antarctica is different from the continents. There are no countries there. The United States and many other countries send
scientists to work there. No country owns the land of Antarctica. In the summer, during December to March, it is light all day
and night. In the winter, during June to September, it is dark all day and night.
Location
Antarctica is in the southern hemisphere. It is at the bottom of the world. The South Pole is
on Antarctica.
Antarctica
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Lesson 17
Reasons why…
What does this tell me?
My Opinion
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Name ___________________________
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Date _______________________
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